How To Replace Radiator 2007-present Toyota Tundra

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Overheating is a sure sign there’s something wrong with your cooling system. A leak, rust, or obstructions are all cases that may require a radiator replacement. Install a new TRQ radiator that’s engineered to fit your vehicle. This video shows you how to install a new TRQ radiator in your 2007-2021 Toyota Tundra.

This repair was done on a 2007 Toyota Tundra SR5 5.7L Extended Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door and the process should be similar on the following vehicles:
2007 Toyota Tundra
2008 Toyota Tundra
2009 Toyota Tundra
2010 Toyota Tundra
2011 Toyota Tundra
2012 Toyota Tundra
2013 Toyota Tundra
2014 Toyota Tundra
2015 Toyota Tundra
2016 Toyota Tundra
2017 Toyota Tundra
2018 Toyota Tundra
2019 Toyota Tundra
2020 Toyota Tundra
2021 Toyota Tundra

Tools you will need:
• Coolant Funnel Set
• Socket Driver
• Drain Pan

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[pastorfred]

I did mine yesterday on an 08 Sequoia, same exact setup...you can actually do this without removing the serpentine belt or the fan. The plastic fan shroud can disconnect from the radiator and shift toward the engine just enough to remove the radiator. You'll need a second person lifting the radiator from the top while one person is underneath to work the lower radiator hose connector on the old radiator up and around the fan shroud. You'll have to reverse that process for installing the new one but it's a lot easier than removing the belt and fan. Thanks for all these videos, super helpful!

[obikedog]

Yup, just finished. This is a great help but not exactly how I did it. As others have mentioned, the fan shroud just hooks into the lower part of the radiator so it's better to just undo the top bolts and lift it out without fiddling with the serpentine, fan, etc. (What a nightmare!) To ensure the radiator dropped in without damage I bungied the top and bottom of the shroud to hard points to hold it out of the way. I also removed the radiator stop-cock on the bottom since it and the lower hose mount stick out and need a little help getting past the lower fan shroud lip. I did this in an hour, including removing and replacing the skid protector; probably the biggest pain.

[swimant]

Thanks! my only comment would be that if you could mention the wrench and socket sizes that would be very helpful. Thanks again!

[feb]

I am told and seen it done in other vids. The belt and fan doesn't need to be touched??

[Uberzit]

5:50. Hookey doo… technical terminology 🎉

[martinedwards]

doing mine tomorrow... i know pretty much what to do but this is the value of utube!.. learn other ways to look at the same job and using some ideas and not others!... but one thing.. maybe its me but... since i dont want to go back in here again im replacing ALL hoses, serp belt, thermostat, everything!.. and again maybe its me but buying the OEM stuff

[EoEFB]

I think you did a great video thanks for the information!!

[RickRLlN-mhfy]

Thanks for showing how hard it is to get those lower mounting bolts out. Those bolts can get lost inside of the frame. Also weird angle to get to them.

[limeallens]

why didn't you install the belt before installing fan/shroud?

[mohammedrahman]

Belt and fan removal are just extra work and you ran into a risk to cause more issue

[rickyhorine]

thanks for good video, i only have one question about that funnel, that would be really handy, where did it come from ? I have to have one ....THANKS FOR VID. SWAPPED MY RADIATOR IN SHORT TIME

[tgoods]

Do you truly need the special funnel at the end?

[juniortovar]

Dont mention none of the sizes for the tools u need